A Giant Hepatic Cyst Mimicking Echinococcosis
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 6
Abstract
ABSTRACT Echinococcosis is a life-threatening disease for humans. It occurs all over the world. We report a case of large and complicated hepatic cyst mimicking the Echinococcosis. A 68-year-old female was referred with epigastric pain. Physical examination did not reveal any abnormality. A giant hepatic cyst with a non-homogeneous content was revealed in ultrasound and Computed Tomography (CT). Due to suspicion of Echinococcosis, she underwent surgery with cystectomy. A non-parasitic cyst localised in the liver may mimic the parasitic ones, especially when they are complicated with septa and non-homogenous content.
Authors and Affiliations
Leszek Sułkowski, Maciej Matyja, Artur Pasternak
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